Cheddar & Chorizo Scones
Serve these amazing scones warm with real butter for a comforting winter treat.
Calories 151 per portion
Fat 7.3g (4.3g sat) per portion
Suitable for freezing
Ingredients
- Self-raising flour 225g (8oz)
- Butter 50g (2oz)
- Cheddar cheese 50g (2oz), grated
- Chorizo 40g (1½oz), chopped
- Milk 150ml (¼ pint) plus extra to glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 230°C(210°fan)/450°F/Gas 8. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Sift flour into a large bowl, then rub in butter until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Stir cheese and chorizo into flour. Then add milk and mix to a soft but not sticky dough.
- Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
- Roll out to 2cm (¾in) thick and cut out rounds with a 7.5cm (3in) circular cutter. Repeat until dough is used up.
- Place on baking sheet and brush tops with milk. Bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Serve warm or cold.
A Dairy Diary recipe.